SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF519

DRESDEFF519 belongs to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Dreieich, Germany.

DRESDEFF519

Code details

SWIFT/BIC codeDRESDEFF519
8-character codeDRESDEFF
Branch code519
BankCommerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)
Branch—
CityDreieich
CountryGermany

How the Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) SWIFT/BIC is structured

A SWIFT/BIC code has 8 or 11 characters. Each part has a fixed meaning:

DRES Bank code
4 letters that identify the bank.
DE Country code
2 letters for the country (ISO 3166).
FF Location code
2 characters for the city or region of the head office.
519 Branch code
3 characters for a specific branch. XXX means the head office.

Check before you send

  • Ask the recipient which bank and branch the account is held at.
  • Use the head office code (XXX) when no branch is specified.
  • Make sure the country in the code matches the country of the account.

Frequently asked questions

Which bank is behind SWIFT/BIC code DRESDEFF519?

DRESDEFF519 identifies Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), part of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Dreieich, Germany. Only use it if the recipient or their bank explicitly asks for it.

Has Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) got other SWIFT/BIC codes?

Yes – we list 648 SWIFT/BIC codes for Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG) in Germany, for the head office and several branches or departments. All of them are listed on the page of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

What is the best way to send money to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG)?

Many banks add several percent to the exchange rate on top of a fee. Check what you receive in Euro with transfer services before you send – the difference can be large.

Can I use DRESDEFF instead of DRESDEFF519?

DRESDEFF is the main office of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), while DRESDEFF519 points to Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG). For a normal transfer the head office code is usually fine, but follow the instructions of the recipient if they mention DRESDEFF519.

What do the letters in DRESDEFF519 stand for?

DRES is the institution code of Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG), DE is the ISO code of Germany, FF is the location code and 519 is the code of the branch Commerzbank AG (Formerly Dresdner Bank AG).

Do I need DRESDEFF519 for a euro transfer to Germany?

Germany belongs to the SEPA area. For euro transfers the IBAN is usually enough. For other currencies you still need DRESDEFF519.

Source: listbase-org SWIFT/BIC database (MIT licence), updated monthly. Always verify the code with the recipient or their bank.